Introducing Fig’s 2023 Social Mission Partner: Rising Tide Community Loan Fund

Rising Tide strives to support the dreams of entrepreneurs.

Rising Tide Community Loan Fund, a subsidiary of anti-poverty nonprofit Community Action Lehigh Valley, helps the local economy thrive by helping small businesses thrive.

Established in 2001, Rising Tide is a nonprofit financial institution offering accessible loan products up to $150,000, as well as providing business counseling, start-up resources, and marketing assistance.

Rising Tide participants may not qualify for traditional banking products, but Rising Tide sees beyond the spreadsheet to the many other factors that can make a small business successful.

Have a small business idea or looking for resources to help your business reach the next level? Contact Rising Tide today!

Data from Rising Tide includes:

  • Rising Tide has provided more than $10.9 million in loans
  • More than 250 small businesses have received one-on-one assistance
  • More than half of Rising Tide’s participants qualify as low-income and/or minority-owned

As our 2023 Social Mission Partner, Rising Tide will receive 10% of all our subscriptions for the year. Subscribe to receive Fig in your mailbox and give back!

Connect with Rising Tide on social media!

Instagram: @risingtideCLF | Facebook: /risingtideloan

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